Author: Bitterman, Rebecca
Title: China: One Hundred Treasures
Description: Jerusalem. The Israel Museum. 2001. First edition. Quarto. Softcover. Very good: Small nick to top of spine. 243 Pages, Illustrated in colour. Text in English and Hebrew. As one of the birthplaces of human civilization, the Chinese culture is unique with respect to its long history, richness, and continuous development. Among the estimated one hundred treasures displayed in this exhibition, visitors will find painted pottery and jade of the Neolithic Age, bronze objects of the Shang and Zhou periods, terra-cotta warriors and a horse of the First Emperor, Qm Shi Huangdi, a jade suit of the Han dynasty, Buddhist sculptures of the Northern Wei dynasty, gold and silver vessels and tn-colored ceramics of the Tang dynasty, and porcelain and brick carvings of the Song, Yuan, and Ming dynasties. These select objects are the fruit of the wisdom and creativity of the Chinese people, an expression of a civilization thousands of years old. Even today, many artists are inspired by the exquisite design, skillful craftsmanship, and harmonious colors used for these ancient works of art.

Keywords: China chinese art history porcelain ceramics bronze